Along with classic vintage instruments, we handle
many guitars that fall into the category of extremely
rare and bizarre. Retrofret provides unique and private show room experience with a museum quality restoration and repair facility on premises. Visitors are invited to browse and play a wide and unusual selection of acoustic & electric guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, effects pedals and amps.

"Entering the serene, light-filled showroom, you are greeted by rows of Martin acoustic guitars propped on stands on a large Oriental rug. To the right is a wall of banjos, and to the left a room of electric guitars, where Fenders and Gibsons hang from the walls like so many lacquered lollipops."

Our inventory is constantly changing so please browse
the various category listings at the top of each page, our Just_Arrived! section
or Search our
entire database by keyword to see what's currently available. Feel free
Contact us for more information on any item.

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Any item can be held for 24 hours upon request.
We offer a 48 hour approval period
to help you make the perfect purchase.

In the area? Why not stop by the showroom. We are not just an on-line business, so feel free to visit us Monday to Friday from 12noon - 7pm and Saturdays 12noon - 6pm.

Our reputation for skillful repairs and quality restorations dates back to the 1970's. Today the Retrofret service facility is the most complete lutherie shop on the east coast. From set-ups and minor adjustments to historic re-builds, we welcome every type of project with the same degree of care.

"Every consideration is given to preserving
each instrument's heritage, tone and character - the instruments
that are dead mint as much as guitars that took a lickin' and kept
on pickin'..."

- Steve Uhrik

Contact us
by phone at 718 237 6092 with requests and questions or to set
up a repair appointment.

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New York String Service, our parent company, was
founded by Steve Uhrik in 1983. Since then, we have been serving
musicians and collectors both locally and worldwide from our shop
in downtown Brooklyn, NY. Please visit our companion site, www.musurgia.com featuring
an extremely diverse selection of antique instruments, memorabilia,
photos and esoterica relating to the musical experience.

Retrofret Vintage Guitars is located at 233 Butler St. (between Nevins & Bond Streets) in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn, NY. Our showroom and repair shop is on the second floor of a 19th century red brick industrial building.